Based on the provided reference from Wikipedia, the airline is officially referred to as Emirates. While commonly known as "Emirates Airlines," the reference primarily uses the name "Emirates" when identifying the company.
Emirates is a state-owned airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates as a subsidiary of The Emirates Group.
Here are some key details about Emirates from the reference:
- Parent company: The Emirates Group
- Headquarters: Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Key People:
- Tim Clark (President)
- His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (Chairman & CEO)
- Founder: Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
- IATA Code: EK
- ICAO Code: UAE
- Call sign: EMIRATES
The airline was founded by Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and has grown to become one of the world's leading international carriers, known for its extensive global network and modern fleet.
